XPB Images Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff claims the reigning world champions are “fearing everybody” amid sweeping regulation changes for the upcoming Formula 1 campaign. The German manufacturer has been the dominant force since 2014 and the introduction of the 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged power units, securing 51 race wins and three championship doubles over the past three years. This season will see the advent of wider and more aggressive-looking cars fitted with bigger Pirelli tyres and generating 20 percent more downforce. Despite the aero overhaul, Mercedes has been tipped to retain its edge given that engine rules have not been tweaked save for the scrapping of...
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